US3247988A
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Apparatus for serving previously prepared food
Assignee: Cease Central Inc
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Filing: 1962-08-30
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1982-08-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William W Cease
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
APPARATUS FOR USE IN A SERVING PREVIOUSLY PREPARED FOOD COMPRISING A SUPPORT, A TABLE MEMBER HAVING RECESSES IN ONE SIDE THEREOF FOR RECEIVING OPEN CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN UPRIGHT CONDITION, SAID RECESSES BEING SPACED IN THE DESIRED ARRANGEMENT OF THE FOOD OF SAID CONTAINERS ON A SERVICE PLATE, AN INVERTED SERVICE PLATE POSITIONED OVER SAID OPEN CONTAINERS, MEANS CONNECTING SAID TABLE TO SAID SUPPORT FOR ROTATION ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY CENTRALLY THROUGH SAID TABLE TO REVERSE THE SAME AND INVERT THE CONTAINERS TO DEPOSITE THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINERS ON SAID SERVICE PLATE IN SAID DESIRED ARRANGEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
APPARATUS FOR USE IN A SERVING PREVIOUSLY PREPARED FOOD COMPRISING A SUPPORT, A TABLE MEMBER HAVING RECESSES IN ONE SIDE THEREOF FOR RECEIVING OPEN CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN UPRIGHT CONDITION, SAID RECESSES BEING SPACED IN THE DESIRED ARRANGEMENT OF THE FOOD OF SAID CONTAINERS ON A SERVICE PLATE, AN INVERTED SERVICE PLATE POSITIONED OVER SAID OPEN CONTAINERS, MEANS CONNECTING SAID TABLE TO SAID SUPPORT FOR ROTATION ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY CENTRALLY THROUGH SAID TABLE TO REVERSE THE SAME AND INVERT THE CONTAINERS TO DEPOSITE THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINERS ON SAID SERVICE PLATE IN SAID DESIRED ARRANGEMENT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |